Canada Day 2026 Celebrations in Paris and Brantford

CASANDRA TURNBULL

Managing Editor

Canada Day celebrations will once again bring residents together in both Paris and Brantford to mark the nation's birthday with a full day of family-friendly activities, live entertainment, food and community spirit. Whether you're planning to spend the day in Paris, Brantford, or both, here's a look at what's happening across the region on July 1.

Paris Canada Day Celebration - July 1 | 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Paris Lions Park

Main Stage Entertainment

10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. | Tim McDougald

Singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from Brantford blending folk, indie and country influences.

12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. | Sarah Smith

Award-winning Canadian singer-songwriter known for her powerful vocals and energetic stage performances.

2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Frisky Business

Classic rock and dance favourites from the 1970s and 1980s, featuring hits from Canadian bands such as April Wine, Trooper and The Guess Who.

All-Day Activities (10 a.m. – 5 p.m.)

Glass Slipper Company 

Face painting 

Caricature artist 

Balloon twister 

Special Attractions

Doug Hunt (Stilt Walker): 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. 

Free swimming: Noon – 3 p.m. 

Free hot dogs and ice cream while supplies last 

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Brantford Canada Day Celebration - Brantford Lions Park

Morning Events

10:00 a.m - Citizenship Ceremony 

All-Day Attractions

11:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.

KidZone Carnival and Midway 

Marketplace presented by Mitsui High-tec (Canada) 

Food vendors 

Young Canadians Area & Stage

12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

12:00 p.m - Performing Arts Academy 

12:30 p.m - Team T & J and Foam Pop-Up Party 

1:20 p.m - Simon Says Show 

1:45 p.m - Paw Patrol Storytime with Rubble, Dexter and City of Brantford Director of Engineering Jennifer Elliott 

2:15 p.m - Team T & J and Foam Pop-Up Party 

3:05 p.m - Simon Says Show 

3:40 p.m - The BarryO Kids Show 

4:15 p.m - Team T & J and Foam Pop-Up Party 

4:40 p.m - Paw Patrol Rubble Meet and Greet 

5:05 p.m - Simon Says Show 

5:30 p.m - The BarryO Kids Show

Main Stage Entertainment

12:10 p.m - Hell Bent Rockers 

1:25 p.m - Fresh Water Funk 

2:20 p.m - Otis Wonder & The Hustle 

3:25 p.m - Back to the 80's 

4:35 p.m - Steven Taetz (presented by Renway Energy Inc.) 

6:30 p.m - Tom Wilson 

8:30 p.m - Finger Eleven (presented by OLG) 

Additional Attractions

1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m - Guinness World Record stilt walker Doug "The Great" Hunt 

2:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m - Free Canada Day Photo Booth presented by Tim Hortons and Co-operators – McMillan Insurance 

3:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m - Marco the Clown 

Fireworks

10:00 p.m.

Canada Day Fireworks Display 

Tip: Arrive early for both celebrations, as parking and popular attractions tend to fill up quickly throughout the day. Happy Canada Day!